At The Royal Canadian Legion’s 50th Dominion Convention, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) announced that more than 75 projects commemorating the Legion’s 100th anniversary received more than $300,000 in funding through the Commemorative Partnership Program. The full release is available online. Contact adam.rogers-green@veterans.gc.ca.
At ceremonies held in Calgary, Alta., on Aug. 13 and Edmonton, Alta., on Aug. 14, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to eight volunteers. The full release is available online. Contact adam.rogers-green@veterans.gc.ca. Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.), Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.), Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand (Oakville East, Ont.), and Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today, we honour the courage, service, and sacrifice of Canadian peacekeepers … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) announced the award of a contract to conduct an independent review of the Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program (RSVP). This contract has been awarded to Ference & Company Consulting Ltd., which was awarded a contract valued at $253,000 to conduct the review. … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued a statement: “As we mark Korean War Veterans Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice and service of the more than 26,000 Canadians who valiantly protected peace and democracy during the … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) marked the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion, recognizing its century of support for veterans, military families and communities across Canada. McKnight said the Legion has played an important role in remembrance activities, advocacy and helping veterans access services and … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) marked the 15th anniversary of the end of Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan by honouring the more than 40,000 Canadians who served during the mission. The ministers also remembered the 158 … Read more
In Ypres, Belgium, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to nine international volunteers. The full release is available online. Contact adam.rogers-green@veterans.gc.ca.
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) and Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (Ottawa South, Ont.) issued a joint statement marking the 110th anniversaries of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel and the Battle of the Somme, commemorating the sacrifice of the Newfoundland Regiment and Canadian forces during the … Read more
Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) presented the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation to several dedicated volunteers in the Greater Toronto Area. The full release is available online. Contact adam.rogers-green@veterans.gc.ca.
